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BJ56 LVL

2006 Volvo XC90

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,557 mi
Last recorded149,557 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 LVL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 149,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 141,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 138,555 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 138,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 132,864 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 124,983 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 118,463 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 118,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 107,421 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 97,304 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 97,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 84,613 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 79,075 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 79,075 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,774 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,398 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly split

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,723 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Sep 2012 48,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,734 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s/f wishbone bush starting to split

oil leak by o/s front of car and by steering rack area

Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,527 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,617 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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BJ56 LVL is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 101,477 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ56 LVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ56 LVL is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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